Origin
Kingstown, MD
Late night in Kingstown on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingstown, MD to Bowie, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
57.8 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingstown, MD
Carly Dernetz
Bowie, MD
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 57.8-mile drive from Kingstown, MD to Bowie, MD is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 1 hour and 23 minutes. You'll primarily navigate along the Blue Star Memorial Highway, Church Hill Road, and John Hanson Highway, with a significant portion of your journey on main roads. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $10, making it an economical choice. Given its relatively short distance and typical traffic patterns, this drive is well-suited for a single day without needing an overnight stop. The route offers a straightforward, local-feeling experience through the Northeast region of Maryland.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 27 mi | 38m |
| Church Hill Road | 14.5 mi | 21m |
| John Hanson Highway | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| Centreville Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| US 301 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North West Crain Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Liberty Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Collington Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 27 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingstown, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on Fey Road
161 ft
·
15 sec
·
Fey Road
2
Turn left onto MD 213
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Church Hill Road
3
Continue on MD 213
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Liberty Street
4
Continue on MD 213
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Centreville Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 301 South
6
Merge onto US 301
27 mi
·
38 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
11 mi
·
13 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 301
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 301
Exit 13A-B-C
Toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 301
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 301
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 301
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 301
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 301
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North West Crain Highway
12
Turn right onto MD 197
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
14
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
15
Turn left
110 ft
·
8 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Kingstown, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 17.1 and 55.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp toward US 301 South
Navigation decision point
Toward US 301 South
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 301 / Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 301 / Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
US 301
Take the exit onto US 301 toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13A-B-C
Toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
8
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
US 301
Keep slight left at fork onto US 301 toward US 301 South: Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
8
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
US 301
Keep slight right at fork onto US 301 toward US 301 South: Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.58 one way
$19.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.50 | $20.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bowie, MD
Late night in Bowie on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 57.8-mile journey. While about 33% of the route involves highway driving, it’s interspersed with more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 27 miles on the Blue Star Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent speed. As you progress from Kingstown to Bowie, the road character shifts, transitioning from more rural or suburban local roads to segments that feel more like main arteries connecting communities. This blend means you'll be adjusting your speed and focus more frequently than on a pure interstate cruise.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (US 301 / Blue Star Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.1 miles (US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bowie, MD
Full guide →Bowie is a suburban bedroom community of Washington, D.C. in Prince George's County, Maryland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 57.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bowie, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (US 301 / Blue Star Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.1 miles (US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bowie, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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